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Durham Agri News 1975 East Central Farm Copference Takes On A New Look ais year, the East Central am Conference will be held at the Ontario Government Building, Lindsay, 322 Kent St. W., on Tuesday, January 14th, Wednesday January 15th and ThPursday, January 16th, with ee separate programs for vch day. The Conference is suonsored by the East Central District Soil and Crop Im- provement Association; mem- er counties being: Ontario, Durham, Peterborough and Victoria. The programs run from 10a.m. to approximately 3:30 p.m. each ay. Energy and Machinery Day on Tues- day, January l4th will feature the following: A film on machinery "Energy and the Farmer" by Neil Stoskopf, University of Guelph: "Corn Handling Alternatives" by Dave Joy of WoIfe Island; "Machinery Supply Outlook and the Machinery Board" by Ral Wright; "The Farm Shop and General Maintenance" by George Robinson, of O.A.C.; "Tillage - What is Optimum?" by R.D. Kelly, OMAF, Kempt- ville; "Planters - Adjustments for Optimum Performance" by George Robinson, of O.A.C.; "Making the Most of your Combine" by Steve, Nessner, of the Ford Motor Co. of Can. Ltd. The Second Day is called, "Forage Production Day" on Wednesday, January 15th. The Program is as follows: "Tilm on Forages"; 'Why Forage?" by Malcolm Mac- Gregor, Glen H1aven Farms, Morewood, Ontario; "Large Hay Handling Systems" by Wayne Fitzgerald, Sales Rep., New Holland Division, Sperry Rand Canada: "Quality For- age" by Harvey Wrigbt, Soil and Crops Specialist, OMAF, Guelph; "My Pasture Sys- tem" by Bill Wolfe, Dobbin- ton, Ontario; "How to Develop a Pasture System", by C.H. Kingsbury, Soils and Crops Specialist, OMAF, Alliston; "Pasture Maintenance" by John Paul, Extension Assist- ant, OMAF, Stirling; "What Type of Cattle Dd Best on Pasture Systems?" by Paul Burns, Tamworth, Ontario. The final day is called, "Marketing and Outlook Day" on Thursday, January 16th. To start off the day, a film entitled, "The Speculators", which shows the Ins and Outs of the Commodity Market will be featured, followed by "A 'Fair' Price - What is it?" by Doug Tipper, Agricultural Representative in Stirling; "Marketing Boards - Their Performance and Potential" by Robert Eaton, M.P.P., lParliamentary Assistant to Minister of Agriculture and Food; "The Farmer as a Salesman" by Ted Chudleigh, Market Development Special- ist from the Ontario Food Council; "Beef Cattle Situa- tion and Outlook" by Grant Burroughs, President, Ontario Beef Improvement Assoc., Do You Wish To Become A CANADIAN CITIZEN? If so you may apply for your Canadian Citizenship or obtain information at the Citizenship Court, Bond Towers, l0th Floor, 44 Bond St. W., Oshawa Monday to Friday Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 723-1216 ANNOUNCING PERCY LUXTON and LARRY SINCLAIR former mechanics at Percy's Fina, in Bowmanville, have recently joined the staff of Western Tire. They will be pleased to help serve both old and new customers with personal attention. WESTERN TIRE 85 KING ST W. 623-3134 BOWMANVILLE Break Window to Extricate Driver of Bu "Feed Grain Situation and Outlook" by Don Rutherford, Director of Liason and Infor- mation Canadian Livestock Feed Board; "Farm Inputs - Situation and Outlook" by Don Huff, Manager Stores Depart- ment, United Co-operatives of Ontario. Each day from ap- proximately 12 o'clock to 1:30 p.m. there will be a lunch supplied at a reasonable cost until supplies run out. A Panel of morning speakers will be featured before the class of the morning sessions and also a Panel of the afternoon speakers will be featured before the close of the day. The Ontario Government Building in Lindsay is located on the western outskirts of the town's main east-west street, which is Kent Street West or Highway No. 7B. The same programs will be presented by the Quinte Soil and Crop Improvement Assoc. at the Quinte Conference on Wednesday, January 15 through Friday, January 17th. With each day's program running one day beind the Central Ontario Farm Confer- ence Program. The location of the Quinte Conference is The Four Seasons Motor Hotel at Belleville. Farmers that can- not make one of the days at Lindsay are welcome to at- tend the Conference at Belle- ville. For further information, please contact your local Agricultural Office. The Bow- manville office is located at 234 King Street East or by phone at 623-3348. 4-H Snowmobile Club in Durham County On Monday, December 16, 1974 the 4-H Snowmobile Club held their Oranization Meet- ing. The meeting started with the election of officers. Steve Barrie was elected president; Art Doyle, Secretary; Jeff Doyle, Vice-President;, John Ayre, Press Reporter. The evening was spent discussing what they could do in the club and where they could hold their meetings. The meeting closed with the club's decision to hold the next meeting on January 2, 1975 at the home of Gordon Barrie, R.R. 4, Bowmanville. OBITUARY IRENE (ANNIE) WILKINS Ill for a short length of time, Irene (Annie) Wilkins, aged 52, passed away in Toronto, on Thursday, January 2, 1975. Born in Burgess, Saskatche- wan, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. N. Tkatch, she was educated in Newcastle and Bowmanville schools. She was married to Roy Edward Wilkins on Jan. 28th, 1939. A resident of Indian River for seven months, she had previously resided in Bowmsanville for 40 years. rividagr areder sn Hall), Joan (Mrs. R. Golder) Carol (Mrs. G. Burgess), Bonnie (Mrs. G. Woolner), sons Don and Tony, 18 grandchildren, sisters Jane (Mrs. R.J. Niddery) and Tolly (Mrs. B. Reid). Reverend Gilchrist conduct- ed the funeral service on Saturday at the Morris Funer- al Chapel. Pall-bearers were Messrs. Robert Tkatch, John Dewell, Lewis Fox, Howard Edmon- ston, Henry Sheranato, and Ron Burgess. Floral tributes in her mem- ory were received from LOL 2384, LOBA 1291, Local 195, (LCUC) Cupe Local (Post Office) and the United Steel Workers Local 2375. Interment was in Bowman- ville Cemeterv. Gerald Wriglt, 26, of 37 Kingscourt Rd., Bowmanville, had a narrow escape on Monday evening, Dec. 31st, when his car caught fire as he was driving north on Liberty St. Before it could be brought to a stop, it had collided with three other vehicles, the doors jammed and bystanders had to use the cement block shown above to break the passenger side window and pull Wright to safety. The three other cars involved were owned by Elizabeth Ann Milford of Newtonville, Raymond Welsh and Wayne Fogg, Liberty St. Total damage was in excess of $3,000. Wright was taken to Oshawa Hospital and later released uninjured. Firemen were on the scene quickly but the burning vehicle was a writeoff. Ponty Ten tables of cards were played at the last euchre party in Ballyduff. Winners were: Ross Woods, Jim Propp, Derena Clark, Sharon Bailey, and Meredith Preston. New Year's Day guests with Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Clark and Murçay were Mr. and Mrs. Bill Clark, Paisley, Mr. and Mrs. Wm.aGilmour, Lindsay and Mr. and Mrs., Laverne Clark and Tony. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Aime Curtis (nee Mary Ann Evans) who were marr- ied on Saturday in Pontypool United Church. The wedding dinner served by the U.C.W. followed in the basement of the church, with a reception in the Community Hall. Aime is the son of Neil and Mary Curtis and Mary Ann, the daughter of Mrs. Evans and the late Russell Evans. The newlyweds will be making their home ia the village. George and Ericka of G. and E. Groceries returned home Thursday after spending Christmas and New Year's with friends in San Jose, California. A car load of young men from Pontypool spent last Thursday in Toronto. They attende4the Russia v.sMarl- boro hockey game in the Maple Leaf Gardens at night. During the day they toured several prominent places in the city. We understand that Dean Joncas made quite a hit in one of these. Jon Bouwins left for his home in Holland on Saturday following a three week vacat- ion with relatives. The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Gaynor was released from, hospital last week. Mr. Joe Fajt and son Neil of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan were holiday visitors with the Van Dam and Sutch families. Mr. and Mrs. Dave Molner and Mrs. Fajt of Brantford were also guests over Christ- mas. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Stanley and boys, holidaying in Flor- ida, had to return earlier than expected because of the illness of Jim's fathèr in Quebec. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Badluk and family have returned from a vacation in Florida. Mr. and Mrs. Ken Halfyard ENFIELD We extend sympathy to Mrs. Dennis Gibson in the death of her father, Mr. Clifford Hutch- inson, Port Perry. Mr. Wallace Pascoe is makng satisfactory progress from surgery in Oshawa hospital. We expected he would. This is the last writing of news from this correspondent. Through the years it bas been very pleasant to have associa- ted by phone with so many helpful, courteous neighbours. To all, a Good New Year, and may the blessings bestowed upon us throughout the com- ing year bein porportion to the kindness and compassion we bestow on others OBITUARY MISS MARY ETHLYN ROWE In failing health for the past year, there occurred at Osh- awa General Hospital, the death of Miss Mary Ethlyn Rowe on Dec. 1, 1974, age 87 years. Miss Rowe was born at Clarke Union, the eldest daughter of Henry and Eliza- beth Rowe. She attended school at Clarke Union, Orono and Antioch, and after leaving school learned the dressmak- ing trade, first working at home, later opening her own shop in Orono village. In 1925 she moved to Oshawa, where she sewed for private custom- ers and for Ward's Dry Goods and other stores until about 12 years ago. Miss Rowe is survived by her brothers Harry, of Beau Villa, Bowmanville and Frank of Ottawa, sisters Mrs. Violet Tarvis, Thorold, and Elsie, Newcastle, five nephews and ieces and a number of great nephews and nieces. - A private funeral was held at the McIntosh-Ander,,n Funeral Home with interment at Orono. rpOOI and girls of Iroquois Falls spent Christmas and New Year's with Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Neals and family. Visiting with their parents over Christmas were John and Elaine VanWieringen of Km- cardine. Cst. and Mrs. Bill Rowan of Truro, NS. were Friday - Sunday visitors with Cliff and Yvonne Fallis, prior_ to their flight to the Bahamas. New Year's Eve dances in Pontypool and Ballyduff were well attended with all report- ing a good time. Music in Pontypool was provided by 'Wayne Hopkins and Friends' and in Ballyduff by Les, Fairhurst and Dave Masters. The Annual Congregation Meeting for Pontypool United Church is to be held on Monday, Jan. 20that 7:30 p.m. It is hoped that there will be a good turn out for this meeting. Mrs. John Allen was permit- ted to spend Christmas at her home in Pontypool. She has been a patient in a nursing home mn the Whitby area for several months. Mr. and Mrs. Hal Ellison have closed up shop and have left for a 3 month vacation in Mexico. Mr. and Mrs. Herb Curtis and boys visited over New Years with Mr. and Mrs. Paul Sterling and family who now reside m Hamilton The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, January 8, 1975 11 Legion Public Speaking Contest Here Bowmanville Branch 178 Royal Canadian Legion will be holding its annual Public Speaking contest in the Legion Hall on Sunday, January 26th commencing at 1 p.m. Ail schools in the area have been contacted and have all the information needed. There are four categories, Grades 4-6, 7-8 and 11-13. The Junior grades speeches are from 3 to 5 minutes duration and the Senior grades 5 to 7 minutes. All contestants must be entered by their own school. The general public are cordially invited to come out and listen to these students SCHOOL OPENS The Pines Senior Public School will open Jan. 13th for students in grades seven and eight. The school located next to Clarke High School on Hwy. 115 and 35 will accommodate students presently in school in the Orono-Newcastle Village areas. Jan. 26th speaking. First place winners in each category will receive a trophy and certificate and will ad- vance to the Zone contest to be beld in Whitby Branch 112 on Sunday, February l6th. Any queries, please contact Bob Brown 623-4573. JOHN F. General Insurance FRE and AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE Contact: HARRY VOERMAN 623-3111 or 623-3950 118 KING ST. E. AOOO MENIstart the New Yesr right! 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